Zinc carbonate, CAS No. 3486-35-9

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3486-35-9

Catalog No. EBD42294

CAS 3486-35-9

Name Zinc carbonate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: C.I.77950 Carbonicacid,zincsalt(1:1) zinc(+2)cationcarbonate [Carbonato(2-)-kappa~2~O,O']zinc 222-477-6 Zinccarbonate zinc,[carbonato(2-)-kappaO,kappaO']-

Molecular Formula: CH2O3Zn

Molecular Weight: 127.4

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Inorganic Compounds and Metal Salts Materials Chemistry > Inorganic and Functional Nanomaterials > Metal Oxide Precursors

Product Description:

Zinc carbonate is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnCO_, occurring naturally as the mineral smithsonite. It is a white, insoluble solid that decomposes upon heating to zinc oxide and carbon dioxide. Its primary industrial application is as a precursor in the production of zinc oxide and other zinc compounds, and it is widely used as a vulcanization activator and reinforcing agent in the rubber industry. In the pharmaceutical sector, it serves as a mild astringent and protective agent in topical dermatological preparations, and it is also utilized as a dietary zinc supplement in animal feed. Additionally, it functions as a filler and opacifying agent in paints, ceramics, and cosmetics. Due to its low toxicity and chemical stability, zinc carbonate is considered a safe additive in various consumer and industrial products, though it should be handled with standard precautions to avoid dust inhalation.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 333.6 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 169.8 °C

Density: 4,398 g/cm3

Solubility: Insoluble in water